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Job Title: Innovative Teacher 

Reports To: Dean of Innovation 

Work Schedule: 10 months, Academic School Calendar 

FLSA Status: Full Time Exempt 

Essential Duties of the role: Duties may change and others may be assigned 

The Innovation Teacher is responsible for teaching courses in our “innovative strands” in all divisions. Innovation Teachers at Friends are experienced educators, skilled in problem-based learning, experiential learning and real world problem-solving. Teachers in this role lead and facilitate courses in Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy and Medicine through Friends Academy’s innovative pedagogical approach. As a full time faculty position this role can include advising and supporting a co-curricular activity by coaching a sport or other school activity. All faculty members are expected to support and uphold the Quaker mission and educational philosophy, attend faculty and department meetings, and participate in other school sponsored events. 

Qualifications and Education: 

A successful candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other relevant degree; Advanced degree strongly preferred. 
• Experience in Lower School, Middle School and Upper School 
• Demonstrated mastery in problem-based learning pegagogy 
• Korda Institute training preferred
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, forge partnerships, and model school mission and values. 
• Effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills 

Competencies: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations 

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict and can lead problem-based learning; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things; supports students, their families, and their learning; works well with colleagues and collaborates and creates in partnership with others 

Oral & Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and seeks clarification; Responds well to questions;Writes clearly and informatively 

Ethics & Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically. 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes tasks correctly and on time. 

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources. 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Flexible, and will work with colleagues in a professional manner. 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work

when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to talk and hear; stand and sit for extended periods of time; possibly exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry or otherwise move objects. The ability to move from across and around campus grounds. 

Our Commitment to Diversity 

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program. 

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion

About Friends Academy

Belief Statement: We achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our diverse and welcoming community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.

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